Umgababa
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| Country | South Africa |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Municipality | eThekwini |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.63 km2 (1.02 sq mi) |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
• Total | 4,059 |
| • Density | 1,540/km2 (4,000/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2001) | |
| • Black African | 99.0% |
| • Coloured | 0.3% |
| • White | 0.7% |
| First languages (2001) | |
| • Zulu | 96.2% |
| • Xhosa | 2.1% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| PO box | 4126 |
| Area code | 031 |
Umgababa is a rural community area with a large marketplace for tourists in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It forms part of eThekwini.
Etymology
[edit | edit source]The river valley's name uMgababa is of Zulu origin meaning My father's wife, its origin from a tribal feud.[2]: 332
Geography
[edit | edit source]The Umgababa River (originally "Umkababa", which means "my father's wife") enters the ocean at Umgababa. Its origin is at an elevation of 51 meters above sea level. Umgababa River is also known as Umtateni River. The name is derived from an ancient Zulu Chief Luthuli who used to live in the valley. The Chief of Umgababa is Phathisizwe Philbert Luthuli.
Economy
[edit | edit source]Agriculture
[edit | edit source]Litchis are produced in this region.[2]: 332
Mining
[edit | edit source]There once was a large titanium mine here but it closed due to serious sea pollution.[3][2]: 332
Culture and contemporary life
[edit | edit source]Tourism
[edit | edit source]In a few years it has grown from a rural area into a tourist site. The area now hosts the biggest annual year-end event consisting of many popular South African musicians on New Year's Eve.[4] Currently there are plans to build amphitheatres and permanent performance stages.[5]
References
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